There was a 5 page thread on trying to downgrade from Ultimate to Win 7 Pro but I thought I should start a new thread. I have a thead on a different forum but was hoping someone here might know the answer.

Users computer says Windows is not genuine, was 7 pro, in Sept 2013 we upgraded to Ultimate to use Bitlocker. System bought from Dell, used Anytime Upgrade to Ultimate. I spent ages on phone with Microsoft today, they have completely agreed both copies are valid, and the computer is saying they're not, in error, they will not admit that it's a Windows Update that caused it likely.

They took over remotely, and 30 minutes later gave up, none of the methods worked. She then advised me to BUY a copy of 8.1 and do a clean install. I don't want 8.1, if we have to reinstall I'd rather do Win 7 Pro again(same valid code) and then up to Ultimate again(same valid code), or go to Win 10 when it comes out. Of course you can't upgrade a "non genuine" copy of Windows 7 to win 10, even if it is in fact genuine.

We don't want to have to reinstall. MS also told me I need to downgrade to Win 7 Pro, put in the code, then upgrade to Ultimate. To do that they said I have to do a clean install. I've seen all the links to Windows Downgrader but we aren't exactly thrilled to be advised to use a 3rd party app. I have not tried the registry suggestions yet, I'm not particularly comfortable dealing with the registry. Two questions.

Recently a note has appeared on bottom right of screen on my laptop which says-This copy of windows is not genuine.I know for a fact it is genuine as i only purchased it 0n the 3rd December 2010.I have not had any problems with it until the note appeared on my laptop last week.Can someone tell me how i can correct this please.Many thanks

I got a notice after booting up my windows 7 ultimate today that it is not a legit copy.It is a retail copy and has been running fine for a few years.Nothing has been installed in the past few days and the only major thing I've done lately is toremove a bunch of restore points to clear up a ton of space on my computer.I'm at a loss at this point.I've tried entering the product key, but it doesn't activate it.

any ideas??

Please can anyone help me....

A:Build 7601 "This copy of windows is not genuine" and its a legit copy.....

I'm running Windows 7 and in the upper right hand corner.. I have the message. This copy of windows is not genuine. Build 7600. I have right to activate it but get the error message 0x8007232B. I know for a fact this copy is genuine. What can it be?

A:This copy of windows is not genuine

Please run the MGA Diagnostic Tool and post back the report it creates:

Download MGADiag to your desktop.Double-click on MGADiag.exe to launch the programClick "Continue"Ensure that the "Windows" tab is selected (it should be by default).Click the "Copy" button to copy the MGA Diagnostic Report to the Windows clipboard.Paste the MGA Diagnostic Report back here in your next reply.

Please download WVCheck from Artellos.com.

Double click WVCheck.exe.As indicated by the prompt, This program can take a while depending on your hard drive space.Once the program is done, copy the contents of the notepad file as a reply.

Hi! I'd love some help/advice regarding messages I have just recently started getting saying that I may be the victim of fraud because my copy of Windows is not genuine.

I purchased the pc used from a local pc store about 2yrs ago. I knew it was a used computer and have not really had any problems with it, so it surprised me to be getting these messages just now. I don't know how this works with reselling used pc's and the OS that's on them, and I have not yet had any success with contacting the sales person who sold me the pc.

I'm wondering if anyone has any advice or information regarding this issue. I'd greatly appreciate it.​​​

A:Help! Non-genuine copy of Windows ?

This is the only fix and it is cheaper than purchaing it thru a store.

Microsoft did introduce a program where they would replace a pirated copy of XP if it was unknowingly acquired and you will find the details of that offer at this link. I think the best thing for the member to do is to contact Microsoft and they may be able to help the member out.

I have had my laptop for over 2 years now, and today it has popped up with a window telling me my windows copy is not genuine?? I have no desktop or anything, it's basically allowed me to log on to the internet so I can buy a genuine copy of windows Vista, but it is a genuine copy, I bought the laptop brand new with the copy installed, and it has been fine for 2 years....Can someone tell me how to sort this problem out please?

Thanks

Lisa

A:Windows copy not genuine?

Call the OEM that made this laptop, and ask what is going on?If that does not work, then call Microsoft.

hi there i have just had the message in the bottom right hand corner of my laptop windows 7 build 7601 this copy of windows is not genuine i looked on the web and it say find and uninstall kb 971033 which i did and done a restart still have the same message let me explain in a bit more detail 2 months ago i had to take my pc for repair to currys pc world as i have a windows o/s crash and was advised to do a factory reset as we all know that wiped my windows 7 hp and they put windows 7 professional on for me i have found a few solutions on the web but as you are the experts i wanted your advice first many thx

I have a copy of windows that is not genuine on my computer and now I cannot get to my start menu!! When my computer comes up it has windows activation menu. I cannot get any farther to fix the problem! Cannot activate window online, if I retype my product
code it does not accept it.

Whilst away last week my son unbeknown to me decided I needed windows 10. I am as my user name says I am useless and only use my laptop for email shopping and bbc iplayer. All seemed ok the first time I turned it on but after traveling I was tired and forgot to turn it off, (I think) Next morning I tuned it on and on the screen came the Microsoft logo, Then the option to accept or decline window 10. I declined and it said it would try and restore windows 7. But , there's a message every time I turn it on to say its not a genuine copy. Now I am using as normal every thing is the same my passwords are still stored and my favs are still there. What to do? I still have the discs but I have no idea what to do and I do not want to use the use of my laptop. If I was to change to windows 10 would it be the better option.

I'm not really that knowledgeable about computers so bear with me. Every time i start my computer a black screen appears and it says your copy of windows 7 is not genuine. I can't do anything on this screen. I tried setting my computer to boot from DVD and re install windows 7 but when i do this is just ignores my windows 7 disc and goes straight to the black screen with your copy of windows 7 is not genuine. I even tried booting from a flash drive and it still wouldn't work. I'm really not sure what to do, this is a custom built computer. Not sure if it matters but i'm using an SSD as well.

About 2 weeks ago I had an issue turning on my computer. I would get a blinking LED light after attempting to turn it on. I took it to a computer repair shop, guys said it was a motherboard issue, and said they could fix the issue. After fixing it, it worked fine for a few hours, but now my desktop background is black, and I get a message saying

"windows 7, build 7601, this copy of windows is not genuine"

Anyone have an idea what may have happened? I'm assuming it's not a computer virus? Not the most computer savvy guy here.

Thanks!

-nnn123

A:"This copy of windows 7 is not genuine"

Go to other ways to Authenticate and call the toll free. Microsoft will hook you up with the code.

I have a copy of windows that is not genuine on my computer and now I cannot get to my start menu!! When my computer comes up it has windows activation menu. I cannot get any farther to fix the problem! Cannot activate window online, if I retype my product
code it does not accept it.

i built this computer over 3 years ago and have been running on a valid oem win 7 pro lic. 3 days ago it started reporting not genuine. belarc reports the correct lic. have run defogger, combofix, jrt, full mbam (9 hrs), rkill, roguekiller, tdsskiller, tfc, adwcleaner, have NOT run tweaking .com yet, have NOT tried to re-enter key... don't know if this is relevent but the desktop background went black around the same time, have NOT tried to restore... the computer specs should be in my profile... here is the report:

i got it fixed -after doing everything i could find in related threads... ran "slui.exe 4" and re-entered the key... still said invalid code and clicked on validate online... after waiting about 3-5 min. clicked the refresh icon in firefox and in about 30 sec came up: Welcome to Windows!

Because Windows installed on your PC is genuine, enjoy the security, reliability and protection it provides.

the mesage in the lower right corner of the desktop "this copy of windows is not genuine" disappeared... checked the system page in control panel and it has the genuine microsoft icon in the lower right...good luck

I am operating a stand alone fujitsu seimens PC runing a genuine copy of XP which is approxamately 3 years old, I have been happily using windows update etc during this time.

Whem I start up my PC I get a message staing that my copy of windows is not genuine and I have an obtain genuine icon running on my tool bar. Windows will not run up dates, msn messenger does not work.

The copy of windows on my PC is 100% genuine, I have the COA product key code.

I have been to the microsoft site to authentigate, but when I follow the prompts, I get a security message stating that exploer has blocked the installation of active X controls, when I click to allow active X it will not install.

I have anti virus, spyware software protecting my PC.

I am stuck as to how to resolve,

your help would be appreciated.

A:This copy of windows may not be genuine

Hi,

My friend, if this were my unit, I would be on the telephone to them. This issue could be resolved very quickly with a phone call to Microsoft.

When I boot up and after i log in my screen goes black and in the bottom right corner says "your copy of windows is not genuine".Also, There are no start icons and such so i cant click anything. Now, Ive had this copy of windows for about 2 years without a problem. I am clueless ):

A:Your copy of windows is not genuine

You may have a illegal copy of windows. Not sure how or where it was purchased, but it might require a call to Microsoft to resolve.

Lastnight I tried to empty my recycle bin and it repeatedly says windows explorer has stopped working and then it says it is searching for a solution and restarts, desktop icons disappear and reapear and its good to go again. Internet and other program work ok, but i cannot open mycomputer or control panel,it does the same as above.then this morning i see a message on the bottom right of my desktop that says this version of windows is not genuine, the version came with the lap top, it was purchased at walmart so copy is not pirated. I would appreciate anyones thoughts or assistance

Almost every time I turn on my laptop and log into my account a screen comes up saying something along the lines of Thank You For Validating Windows. This takes up the whole screen and I cannot exit unless I press OK. After my desktop is fully loaded a message comes up saying that Windows Aero has stopped working, you may be a victim of counterfeiting. There is then a link which takes me to Genuine Microsoft Software. I then run the validation test and pass. Also sometimes there is a message in white writing in the corner of my desktop which says:

Windows Vista (TM)
Build 6001
This copy of Windows is not genuine.

My Vista Ultimate is 100% genuine.
Please Help me find a fix which will stop these messages from coming up again.

Super_JS

A:This copy of Windows is not genuine

Call Microsoft support. When did you get it? Where did you get it? Can you call your vendor and ask them why?

Vista has been installed for a while, now it is suddenly saying it is not a genuine copy (was happy the six months or so I had it). Now it is suddenly saying it's not genuine and I have to reinstall, I have internet access over a phone line but since I have a mobile I don't pay for a landline on top of that.

Is it normal for people to have to pay extra on top of the originally buying price to reactivate a Vista or is there some way to reactivate without having to pay more money for something already paid for?

A:This copy of Windows is not genuine

This message is to remind people to activate their copy of Windows. You can get more information by visiting: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/.

If you have already purchased your copy, then you have no worries. You?ll simply need to verify a few things.

Hi! I purchased a new HP and it came with a Windows 7 O.S. DVD. I installed it fine and it has been working fine. All of the sudden I started getting error messages and warnings that say things such as "You may be a victim of software counterfeiting" and "This copy of Windows is not genuine." It gave me the option to insert the product key for activation and when I entered the key I was given with the disc, it said that product key was invalid for this copy of Windows and I have to run a Windows 7 setup or enter a Windows 7 Professional product key. I am not computer illiterate, but I am pretty darn close! HELP!???

This error can be a pain to isolate - it may be quicker/simpler to do a repair install.

Having said that, please first try this.

Please run a full CHKDSK and SFC scan....Click on Start > All Programs > Accessories Right-click on the Command Prompt entrySelect Run as Administrator and accept the UAC prompt - the Elevated Command Prompt window should pop up.At the Command prompt, type CHKDSK C: /Rand hit the Enter key.You will be told that the drive is locked, and the CHKDSK will run at the next boot - hit the Y key, and then reboot. The CHKDSK will take a few hours depending on the size of the drive, so be patient! After the CHKDSK has run, Windows should boot normally (possibly after a second auto-reboot) - then run the SFC.

SFC -System File Checker - Instructions Click on Start > All Programs > AccessoriesRight-click on the Command Prompt entrySelect Run as Administrator and accept the UAC prompt - the Elevated Command Prompt window should pop up.At the Command prompt, typeSFC /SCANNOWand hit the Enter keyWait for the scan to finish - make a note of any error messages - and then reboot.

Recently I have received a warning "This copy of windows is not genuine" on my desktop. Why did I get this and what does it mean?

A:Copy of Windows Not Genuine

Hi liberts This message appears when the activation of your Windows product fails and therefore it warns you that you are using a non-activated version of Windows, which means it's not "genuine". Do you still have your Windows Vista product key? Did it come with your computer/laptop or did you buy it separately?

Getting the Windows 7 not a genuine copy.message and a black screen, about 2 monthe ago after trying Windows 10 tried to go back to Windows 7, P C then refused to work, tried a fresh install with the windows 7 disk that came with the PC (Brand new disk unopened), but that would not work, kept stating....startup repair cannot repair this computer automatically, then tried the Windows 7 disk from daughters laptop and that did the trick, any help how to get rid of this messge.

A:Windows 7 not a genuine copy.

Even if your daughter's laptop...is exactly the same as yours...using that as installation media should provoke that error message.

License mismatch...for OEM system. The license on the install disk does not match the license for your system.

System manufacturer and model...for each system you have mentioned, please?

I bought A Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit Hewlett Packard laptop in April 2009 1 yr warranty. A few days ago the laptop was sitting idle and a black screen came up saying this copy of windows is not genuine. When I first got it I had it registered and the whole bit. I live in a small town and the local computer repairing co had no idea what to do.I cant get windows to come up and cant even get my safe mode to come up. Thank goodness I had my trusty xp as backup. Please can anyone tell me what to do or what site can help remember im a beginner

I've always downloaded the "Windows Update" that pops up on the task bar, and it suspects that I'm using a non-genuine copy of windows. Can this be because I share the same copy of Windows with a couple other different people?

Anyhow, my main point is, how do I uninstall those updates that I've installed so this "you may be a victim of a counterfeit copy of Windows" which appears at startup. I was going to try system restore, but if someone had a better solution, it'll be great.

Hi -I've been running Windows 7 since it was new. Now, out of the blue sky it's got this message in the bottom right corner saying "This copy of Windows is not genuine", and, just above that, "Build 7601".

When I googled this, it appears that there are many "fixes" for this. Some of them give complicated installs and uninstalls of Windows 7 fixes, updates and patches. Sounds like a great way to seriously mess my computer up.

Is there a known, simple fix for this?

Thanks in advance.

Doug

A:This copy of Windows is not genuine

First off, try just shutting windows down from the start button, and choose restart in safe mode. Mess about a bit in case Windows needs a bit of time to look around. I.e. run chkdsk in read-only mode just in case there has been a bit of corruption. Then if all is clear, restart again into normal mode. This has been known to work, and is quick and simple. Luck.

I have a Family Pack for Windows 7 Home Premium that was purchased from Office Depot about 6 months ago and only installed on one computer. About a week ago when I logged in I got a blue screen with "Windows 7; Build 7600; This copy of Windows is not genuine" in the lower right hand corner and Windows 7 will not start. I called Tech Support and they told my that the warranty had expired and it will cost me $59 for them to give me a fix. Why should I have to pay for a fix for something that is obviously a bug in Windows 7? Is there something I can do to correct this short of reinstalling Windows 7?

A:This copy of Windows is not genuine

Thats a stupid situation, I don't understand how can they say that.Do you remember if you enabled auto updates or not? Do you have Service Pack 1 installed?

ThiS messagege is currentlyly in the corner if the desktop. My copyy off windowss is genuine and II have had the computer for several years nowow.
It also hass a message saying "thethe Vista Home Premiumm keykey you typedd iss invalid for activationion"

Hello,Im a real "nube" at this sort of thing but Ive followed your post to fix "Windows 7 Build 7601 This copy of windows in not genuine". Ive haev this computer for 5 years and it worked fine until a year ago when this error started coming up. Not sure what I did or if a conflict occurred due to downloads or malware etc. Any help is appreciated.

For what seems like ever i keep getting a pop saying windows 7 is not genuine. Yet there is no place for me to enter the key so it can stop saying that, YET ,again, when i run MGADiag it says your code number is bla bla blabla. So I have the key...but the computer say's i dont.... that and i can't get updates witch might be cause it says i have no key code.

A:This copy of windows is not genuine.

Paste your mgadiag report here or copy to notpad and upload as .txt file and I'll take a look.

I have had my system for several years. Today my windows is giving me the message "This copy of Windows in not genuine".I don?t know if it is a side effect of having been infected by hijacker Groovorio a few weeks ago. I removed it with several freeware scanners.I used a Key Finder to get my product key. But it will not take it, its says "The product key appears to be a default key".I have rebooted and still get the same problem.Can anyone help with this?How can I find my real product key?Thanks for any help.

A:This copy of Windows in not genuine

Please perform the following:

1. Download and save this tool to your desktop:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012

2. Run the tool, and then click Copy - ignore any errors if they appear

3. Use CTRL+V to paste the unedited results of the tool here in your next reply

Help please. I've searched and saw many threads on this subject but my situation seems simple. Biostar MB and original copy of Win 7 Pro. I recently reformatted my HD and did a clean install of Win 7 Pro. Installation and activation went fine.

Because of some other issues I did another reformat and clean install. This time before the install I cleared the CMOS in the BIOS setup of my MB and reverted back to original CMOS settings.

On this Win 7 install I am now getting an error message in the lower right hand corner of the desktop saying: "Windows 7 build 7601 copy of Window not genuine". This message occurs after I do a Windows update.

I feel this has something to do with the clearing of the CMOS and it should be an easy fix. What's my next step to correct this? thanks

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I have a 3-DVD recovery program that I used to reset my PC to factory install. After a while of tweaking with optimizations and stuff, I noticed the disclaimer on my background saying my copy is not genuine

I did many things, like before when I reset my BIOS firmware. Other than that, while tweaking I:

Hello, I just recently noticed I have a problem I got this message "this copy of windows is not genuine" It is genuine though it came with the e-machine when I bought it and has never given me this message before.

I just recently installed linux mint 13 mate. and so I deleted other partitions containing ubuntu. I ran into a little difficulty because apparently the MBR in windows did not exist or windows could not access it. I did not know what to do about that so I decided to install mint and have it boot up my pc and it worked from there I was able to open windows from the dual boot menu. Somewhere in this process I tried to repair windows hoping it would fix the MBR with my repair disks but it would not work it said not enough disk space to back up all my files so it stopped working.

Otherwise I thought everything was ok Linux mint booted up ran fine. And windows opened fine and ran fine. Until I saw this message that windows is not genuine.. Is there a way I can verify the numbers? by inputing them somewhere in the pc software? The pc has the OS validation numbers on the back. As the software came pre-installed.

I tried to validate windows on the web but it only tried to make be buy a new windows program.

I really don't want to go through the whole re-install thing I actually have the pc working fine except for this message..

I constantly get this PopUp:" This copy of Windows is not genuine, You may be a victim of software counterfeting, Ask for Genuine Microsoft Software. "When I click on the popup, It opens another popup. Name:Windows genuine advantage Publisher: Microsoft Corporation, Install or Don't Install. When I click Don't Install It takes me to a brouser page telling me to install ACTIVE X CONTROL.

I've had this computer from Dell for three years with the same Windows XP.

I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop which used to run Windows Vista until I upgraded to Windows 7 around a month ago. I verified the licence key with microsoft and it worked up until a few days ago. All of a sudden I turned my computer on to finds a windows error message telling me that i need to activate windows and that i may be running counterfeit software. I am sure that its not counterfeit.I dont have anything on my computer that isnt backed up so I tried to complete a system restore. This didnt work because my system says that I do not have any restore points. I tried reinstalling windows with the cd, but it says it cant because the disk is going to fail soon. The only way I have any functionality with my computer is when I use it in safe mode, but i still cant use and microsoft program because windows says its not activated. I have tried everything I could possibly think of to solve this problem including running free editions of avast antivirus, superantispyware, and malwarebytes, but nothing has worked. I cant run active kill disk or dban. Many programs say that locale data files are missing when i try and open them.

Is there any way that I can solve this problem?

Edit: When I start my computer normally i get prompts asking me to activate my windows software, but i cant activate it through these prompts. I get error code 0x800700B7

1 ) i use windows XP, when i start my comp..this message will appear..THIS COPY WINDOWS IS NOT GENUINE..

my problem is, how to disable that pop - up ?..

thank u..

A:This Copy Windows Is Not Genuine???

Welcome to TSG....

Call Microsoft and talk to them about the possibility of purchasing a legal copy of the Windows XP for your computer. Believe it or not this is the only way that you are going to be told thru this forum

I've had this computer, since probably March of this year. I had it custom built for me. I have had no trouble with it, nor have I had any reason to believe that anything was wrong with it. However, this morning when I started up the computer, it did not boot as it should. Instead a screen appeared reading that "this copy of Windows 7 is not genuine", and I believed it asked if you wanted to make it genuine. I clicked yes and it booted up. I think someone in my household mentioned something about this one time before (about this computer) but I cannot be certain, since I was not here when it happened.

I would like to know if I should be worried at all about this. Does Windows 7 have random times when it verifies its copy? I hope that this DxDiag is the correct information that you need. Maybe you could assist me. Thank you in advanced.